Demonstrate filling a syringe for injection.

Demonstration should include

• selecting the proper-sized syringe
• determining the amount to be placed in the syringe
• inserting the syringe into the top of the bottle
• placing the bottle upside down in one hand and holding it securely
• withdrawing the proper volume
• removing the syringe from the bottle
• tapping the edge of the syringe to remove any air bubbles, or slightly expelling the air by pushing the end of the plunger
• placing used syringe in the sharps container.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is “dead space”?
• Why should air bubbles never be present in an injection syringe? How are bubbles removed from the contents of a syringe?
• How should one properly dispose of needles and syringes?